Location
Minnesota | United States
Job description
Job ID: 359706
About the Job Perform Eye Tissue Recoveries -
75%- Respond to pages or calls from donor coordinator within 10 minutes, when on call, and provide clear and concise
information to ensure timeliness and efficiency
- Travel to assigned facilities
- Adhere to facility expectations regarding
check in, check out, facility requests, including any medical examiner restrictions or requests
- Receive and verify legal
authorization for eye donation
- Confirm the identity of the donor
- Tissue eligibility duties
- Perform external exam of
the body and eyes
- Obtain adequate blood sample
- Collect medical, laboratory, and other data to ensure tissue
quality
- Prepare donors for recovery within procedural guidelines
- Perform surgical scrub per AORN
standards
- Perform whole eye enucleation or in situ corneal excision as directed
- Accurately and legibly label all tissue and
specimens
- Package tissue, instruments, and documentation per policy
- Clean, restore, and reposition the donor following
recovery
- Provide excellent customer service by treating donors with dignity and respect, families with compassion, and facilities
with professionalism and cleanliness
Documentation - 15%- Complete required documentation for each procedure
and submit it for inclusion in the individuals medical record and LGS case file, paper form or electronically
Special
Projects - 10%- Maintain annual tissue recovery certifications and complete required training
- Respond to supervisor
feedback and meet established tissue quality standards
- Host visiting observers and assist in the training of new
technicians
- Attend and actively participate in meetings and complete performance assessments at the request of supervisors &
managers
- Support laboratory, distribution, coordination, referral, and partner relations
- Perform other projects as assigned
by supervisor
General Responsibilities - At all times - Practice safe work habits
- Carry a cell phone
or pager during assigned call shifts
- Maintain professional work habits, communication skills, appearance, documentation,
etc.
- Practice effective, respectful, and proactive communications with all LGS staff and with staff at partner
organizations
- Be an advocate for organ, eye, and tissue donation as we work to advance the LGS mission to restore sight through eye
donation
Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application
material
Required Qualifications - At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability
to work independently or with minimal supervision and dynamically prioritize tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Ability to make detailed observations and document them clearly and completely
- Comfortable working with deceased
individuals
- Ability to understand and adhere to sterile and aseptic technique, universal precautions, and LGS policies and
procedures
- Excellent fine motor skills to perform surgical procedures delicately and precisely
- Capability to use standard
office and business equipment
- Maintain valid driver's license and adhere to University of Minnesota & Lions Gift of Sight vehicle
use policies. Must maintain reliable transportation at all times
- Ability to work varying hours, nights, and weekends
- Ability
to stand for extended periods of time and shift/move weights of 250+ lbs
Preferred Qualifications - 2+ years
of post-high school work experience or education in donation, bioscience, healthcare, or related field
- Experience with cadavers or
deceased individuals, surgical techniques, aseptic technique, lab procedures, and microscopy
- Knowledge of human and/or eye anatomy
and related medical terminology
- Understanding of HIPAA guidelines, biohazard safety, and FDA's "Good Tissue
Practice"
- Knowledgeable about general disease processes, signs, symptoms, and infectious disease
About the
Department Lions Gift of Sight
Lions Gift of Sight (formerly Minnesota Lions Eye Bank), a partnership between
the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Neurosciences and Minnesota Lions club members, has provided donor eye tissue for sight-saving
corneal transplants, research, and education for more than 50 years! One of the most successful eye banks in the world, the Lions Gift of
Sight has helped restore sight to more than 29,000 people. In addition, more than 1,000 eyes or corneas are dedicated to research every
year.
For more information please visit:
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences (OVNS) has experts
in all six subspecialty areas of ophthalmology. OVNS ophthalmologists are among the best in the world, treating the full spectrum of health
issues relating to the eye, including the most complicated and challenging cases of glaucoma, cataracts, conditions of the retina and
cornea, and ocular cancer. Approximately 71,000 patients are seen annually in OVNS treatment centers, and team members, from faculty to
technicians to administrators, are dedicated to providing excellent patient care, discovering new treatments, and educating the next
generation of eye care professionals.
For more information please visit our website at:
How To Apply Applications must
be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the
opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be
attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments"
section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail
[email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and
inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to
attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age,
marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn
more about diversity at the U:
Employment
Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is
that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from
employment.
About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most
vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with
world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service
organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well
as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019,
2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
Job tags
Salary
